"Text Me Merry Christmas" is a song performed by Straight No Chaser and Kristen Bell. It was written by Adam Schlesinger and David Javerbaum.[1] The song was released on November 17, 2014.[2]
| "Text Me Merry Christmas" | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Single by Straight No Chaser featuring Kristen Bell | |
| from the album Under the Influence (Holiday edition) | |
| Released | November 17, 2014 |
| Genre | A capella, Christmas |
| Length | 2:40 |
| Label | Atlantic Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Adam Schlesinger, David Javerbaum |
| Music video | |
| "Text Me Merry Christmas" on YouTube | |
Lyrics
editWritten to convey "how informal communication has become", the group picked Bell immediately upon deciding the song should be a duet.[3] Bell found it "a blast" to perform in the a cappella style.[4] Bell's male counterpart is Michael Luginbill.[5] The song touches on a common theme for Christmas music, that of being apart.[6]
Reception
editUpon release, Billboard called the tune both "catchy" and "goofy".[7] Within three days of its release, the official YouTube video had garnered 1.7 million views.[4] The song reached number 56 on the Billboard Holiday 100 on December 19, 2014.[8]
Charts
edit| Chart (2014–2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| South Korea (Gaon)[9] | 55 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[10] | 30 |
| US Holiday 100 (Billboard)[8] | 56 |
References
edit- ^ Perricone, Kathleen (November 17, 2014). "Listen to Kristen Bell and Straight No Chaser's 'Text Me Merry Christmas'". RyanSeacrest.com. Archived from the original on 2014-11-18.
- ^ Lindquist, David (November 17, 2014). "Straight No Chaser, Kristen Bell debut holiday tune". Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
- ^ Derschowitz, Jessica (November 17, 2014). "Kristen Bell joins Straight No Chaser for "Text Me Merry Christmas"". CBS News. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
- ^ a b Blankenship, Bill (November 20, 2014). "TPAC-bound act goes viral with 'Text Me Merry Christmas'". The Topeka Capital Journal. Topeka, Kansas. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
- ^ Goh, Melody L. (November 21, 2014). "Here's the cutest Christmas song you need to check out". The Star. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Archived from the original on 2015-11-17. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
- ^ Cardenas, Edward (November 18, 2014). "'Text Me Merry Christmas' – A Modern Day Christmas Carol From Michigan's Own Kristen Bell". CBS Detroit. Detroit, Michigan. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
- ^ Strecker, Erin (November 17, 2014). "Kristen Bell & Straight No Chaser Release Goofy Christmas Song 'Text Me Merry Christmas'". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
- ^ a b "Straight No Chaser Chart History (Holiday 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
- ^ "Digital Chart – Week 52 of 2021". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 30, 2021.
- ^ "Straight No Chaser Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved December 25, 2021.